Lovell Partnerships is preparing to start construction on the first phase of a major residential regeneration scheme in Horsham, transforming the former Novartis Pharmaceuticals campus into a new neighbourhood of around 450 homes. Work is expected to begin in October on Lovell’s 206-home development across the 2.72-hectare site, with the scheme combining new-build houses and apartments with the sensitive conversion of the site’s landmark 1930s Art Deco clock tower building. Designed by architect Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt, the development will retain the locally listed tower as the architectural centrepiece of the new neighbourhood, preserving an important part of the site’s pharmaceutical and industrial heritage. Around 35% of the 206 homes within the first phase will be affordable. The existing multi-storey wings positioned either side of the clock tower will be demolished due to significant structural problems and replaced by new five-storey apartment buildings. The retained Art Deco building itself will be converted to provide 51 apartments, with a further 155 new apartments and townhouses constructed across the site. The masterplan has been designed with a varied building scale to help integrate the development into the surrounding area. Heights will begin with two-storey homes along Parsonage Road before increasing to three-storey properties around a new central boulevard and landscaped public square. The main retained building will rise to four storeys with a set-back upper level, while the existing 24m-high clock tower will remain the tallest and most prominent feature of the development. Public realm and landscaping will also play an important role in the regeneration. A new tree-lined boulevard will run through the neighbourhood towards landscaped space in front of the restored Art Deco building, helping to establish the clock tower as a focal point for the wider scheme. Lovell’s development represents the first phase of the planned transformation of the former pharmaceuticals campus. Muse is progressing proposals for the eastern section of the site, which would add a further 244 homes and take the overall development to approximately 450 properties. All 244 homes proposed within the Muse phase are planned as affordable housing, supported by grant funding from Homes England. A separate planning application for this element of the regeneration is expected to be submitted. With Lovell preparing to move onto site in October, the redevelopment will mark the beginning of a significant new chapter for the former Novartis campus, combining heritage-led regeneration, new housing and affordable homes with landscaped public spaces to create a new residential neighbourhood in Horsham. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

CCL Facades has been appointed to deliver a major façade package at Bicycle Works, the 331-home residential development forming the first phase of Wolverhampton’s wider Smithgate regeneration. The specialist façade contractor will work alongside parent company and lead contractor Caddick Construction on the scheme, which is being delivered for English Cities Fund (ECF), the regeneration partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse. Under the contract, CCL Facades will be responsible for the design, supply and installation of the doors, 400 sq m of curtain walling and 2,900 sq m of windows across the development’s three six-storey buildings. The package includes the installation of 1,324 individual windows. The appointment represents an important construction milestone for Bicycle Works as work progresses on the residential-led regeneration of this key Wolverhampton city centre site. Bicycle Works will provide 331 new homes and represents the opening phase of the much larger Smithgate masterplan. Once developed, the new mixed-use neighbourhood is expected to deliver up to 1,000 homes alongside new shops, amenities and public spaces, helping to create a vibrant new destination in the heart of Wolverhampton. CCL Facades is due to begin work on site in October and will collaborate with its specialist supply chain throughout delivery. The company will focus on high-quality design and innovative façade solutions, with sustainability forming an important part of its approach. The contract further strengthens CCL Facades’ presence across the Midlands and adds another substantial residential regeneration project to its growing portfolio. The contractor is also currently working on Cole Waterhouse’s flagship Upper Trinity Street regeneration development in Digbeth, Birmingham, further demonstrating its expanding role in major mixed-use and residential schemes across the region. With Caddick Construction leading delivery and CCL Facades undertaking a significant element of the building envelope, Bicycle Works is set to provide the first major residential component of the wider Smithgate transformation. The project will ultimately contribute to the creation of a new mixed-use city centre neighbourhood, combining hundreds of new homes with commercial amenities and improved public realm as Wolverhampton continues to attract investment into regeneration and residential development. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A major housing development is set to deliver 330 additional homes following a strategic re-plan and planning approval from Glasgow City Council. Set to be one of the largest regeneration schemes in the UK across multiple phases, top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, will increase its delivery from 834 homes to 1,164 at its flagship NorthBridge scheme. In late 2025, the housebuilder celebrated the success of its first phase at the site, located off Pinkston Road, which created 154 homes, enhanced and new transport links, green spaces and walking and cycling routes. Tim Metcalfe, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat, Scotland said: “This is a significant milestone in seeing much needed homes moving forward for the area. We’re thrilled to have secured approval of our strategic re-plan for this transformative development to create much needed homes alongside the council.  “At Keepmoat we’re committed to creating sustainable, multi-tenure communities that prioritise well designed neighbourhoods with high quality homes, green spaces and abundant connections into existing communities.  “The NorthBridge project reflects our long-term commitment to the city and our ambition to create exceptional places to live alongside the council.” The developer is currently delivering phase two and three of the site, set to create 246 homes, with 41 homes designated for local housing association Wheatley Homes Glasgow (WHG). Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Housing and Development at Glasgow City Council, said: “This is welcome news for Sighthill as it continues its ongoing regeneration, and indeed the whole city.  The building of a further 330 high-quality homes in a Glasgow neighbourhood that has been transformed in recent years will be an important part of what the council and its partners are working to do to make as many homes as possible available.” Keepmoat is a top 10 UK partnership homebuilder with a track-record of delivering quality homes in regions across the UK. To date, Keepmoat has built over 35,000 homes, transforming brownfield sites into thriving new communities.  To find out more about Keepmoat, please visit: www.keepmoat.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

HG Construction has strengthened its position as a leader in higher-risk residential delivery after securing Building Safety Regulator Gateway 2 approval for three major developments in a single month, clearing the way for construction to begin on schemes across Bristol, Manchester and London. The latest approvals represent another significant milestone for the contractor, taking its total number of successful Gateway 2 approvals to 15 since the Building Safety Act regime was introduced. Together, the three developments will deliver 664 new homes and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) bedspaces, supporting the continued growth of the UK’s residential and student housing sectors while demonstrating the industry’s increasing ability to navigate the more rigorous building safety approval process. The approved schemes comprise York Gate in Bristol, where HG Construction will deliver 221 build-to-rent apartments with ground-floor commercial and resident amenity space for Donard Real Estate. Designed by Todd Architecture, the development will create a modern mixed-use residential destination. In Manchester, the contractor has secured approval for Apex Manchester in Ardwick, a 239-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme being developed for Far East Orchard and Woh Hup Group. The project has been designed by DAY Architectural and will help meet growing demand for high-quality student housing within the city. The third approval covers Stour Road Phase 2 in Hackney, London, where HG Construction will build a 204-bed student accommodation scheme for Firethorn. Designed by Henley Halebrown, the development forms part of the continued regeneration of East London while expanding the capital’s student housing provision. For the construction sector, the approvals underline the increasing importance of design coordination, technical compliance and early collaboration under the Building Safety Act. Gateway 2 has become a critical stage for higher-risk residential developments, requiring comprehensive design information and regulatory approval before construction can commence. HG Construction attributes its continued success to its integrated delivery model, which provides greater control throughout the design and construction process. The company now self-delivers a wide range of specialist packages, including mechanical and electrical services, dry lining, piling, concrete frames, tower crane operations and off-site manufactured bathroom and utility pods. This vertically integrated approach enables greater coordination across complex projects, helping to streamline compliance with Gateway 2 requirements while maintaining programme certainty and quality throughout delivery. The three latest approvals span three clients and three cities, highlighting HG Construction’s growing national presence and its expertise in delivering complex residential, build-to-rent and student accommodation projects across the UK. With 15 Gateway 2 approvals now successfully achieved, the contractor continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver higher-risk residential developments in line with the UK’s evolving building safety framework, positioning itself at the forefront of modern residential construction as the sector adapts to the new regulatory landscape. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Partnership with GLA Land and Property, Hyde and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust will unlock a complex brownfield site in Edmonton Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Enfield Council for the partnership-led regeneration of land next to North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton. The milestone demonstrates how Vistry’s partnerships model can bring together public landowners, affordable housing providers and public-sector organisations to unlock complex brownfield sites and accelerate the delivery of much-needed homes. Vistry was selected by GLA Land and Property, the landowner, as development partner following a competitive procurement process, and the scheme is being brought forward with Hyde as the registered provider and long-term affordable housing partner. Designed by architects HTA, the development will deliver 306 affordable homes, comprising 152 social rent homes and 154 intermediate homes, including key worker homes for eligible hospital staff. The proposals also include a nursery and cafe for residents and the surrounding community. Around 1,700 sq m of open and play space will sit at the heart of the development, supported by new planting, sustainable drainage and improved walking and cycling routes. All homes will have private outdoor space, 76 will have three or more bedrooms and 10% will be designed for wheelchair users. The partnership aims to create wider social value through local jobs, apprenticeships, skills and training opportunities, helping the investment in the site deliver a lasting benefit for Edmonton. The resolution is subject to completion of the Section 106 legal agreement and construction is anticipated to begin later in 2026. Kevin Delve, Managing Director of Vistry East London, said: “Securing a resolution to grant planning permission is a major milestone and a strong example of Vistry’s partnerships-led model in action. By working with GLA Land and Property, Hyde, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Enfield Council, we are unlocking a complex, publicly owned brownfield site to deliver 306 affordable homes alongside new facilities and high-quality public spaces. “Each partner brings distinct expertise and a shared commitment to delivery. This is how collaboration can accelerate much-needed affordable housing, create sustainable neighbourhoods and deliver lasting social value for local communities. We look forward to completing the remaining planning stages and moving into delivery.” Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “This is another great example of how partnerships can unlock public land to deliver the genuinely affordable homes Londoners urgently need. These 306 new homes, including social rent and homes for key workers, will help more people afford to live close to their jobs and support the vital services our city relies on, while bringing new community facilities and green spaces to Edmonton. The Mayor is determined to tackle London’s housing crisis, and schemes like this show what can be achieved when public sector partners work together to deliver high-quality, affordable homes and build a fairer London for everyone.” Andy Hulme, Group Chief Executive Officer at the Hyde Group said: “This scheme is a great example of how strong partnerships can unlock high-quality affordable housing at scale. The delivery of 306 affordable homes, including 152 homes for social rent, will make a significant contribution towards meeting housing need in Enfield. We’re pleased to be working with Vistry and the wider partnership to create sustainable homes across a range of sizes and affordable tenures, supported by safe, welcoming public spaces as well as community facilities that will help local people thrive.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Vistry and Homes England have exchanged contracts to regenerate the former South Staffordshire College site on Croft Street, Tamworth, bringing forward plans for 123 new homes and a care home of up to 80 beds in Tamworth following a competitive selection process. Outline planning consent for 123 new homes (including 20% affordable housing) and a care home with up to 80 beds was granted in June 2025. All have had a building for a healthy life assessment which assures the design is independently assessed for liveable neighbourhoods. Demolition of the former college buildings was approved in 2024, with South Staffordshire College relocating to a new facility at St Editha’s Square, Tamworth, in 2025, paving the way for redevelopment. Demolition work, led by Homes England, is now underway and due to complete in summer 2026, at which point Vistry will submit a reserved matters planning application. Dave Bradley, Managing Director for Vistry North Midlands said: “This major regeneration scheme will transform a challenging brownfield site into 123 high-quality, well planned mixed tenure new homes alongside a care home of up to 80 beds. We share the Government’s ambition to deliver homes at pace and scale, and by working closely with Homes England and Tamworth Borough Council we can help create a vibrant, sustainable community that meets local housing needs while bringing investment into the town.” Jo Nugent, Executive Director – Midlands at Homes England, said: “Homes England acquired the college site at Croft Street, Tamworth to part fund the development of the new college campus in Tamworth town centre as well as provide new homes for local people on the Croft Street site. The relocation of the college acted as a catalyst for a town centre regeneration programme led by Tamworth Borough Council to provide better access and more modern educational facilities for the local community. The Croft Street site is ideally situated in a residential area opposite the mainline station and close to Tamworth Town Centre to deliver sustainable new homes for all ages including care home provision.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, and Abri, a large housing provider operating across the south of England, have reached a key milestone at their 1,500-home Fordham development in West Sussex, agreeing the forward sale of 141 affordable homes to Abri through their joint venture, Ford North LLP. The transaction is for 76 Section 106 affordable homes and a further 65 affordable homes, which Abri plan to develop with support through grant funding from Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency. These homes will be delivered as part of Phase 1 of the scheme. Crucially, the forward sale enables the commencement of the housing phase at Fordham, marking the transition from planning to delivery of this major new community, with construction anticipated to start in September 2026. Ford North LLP, the joint venture between Vistry and Abri, is leading the delivery of the wider scheme, with Abri also acting as the end purchaser for the affordable homes within this first phase. The agreement demonstrates the strength and flexibility of the partnership, enabling both organisations to accelerate the delivery of much-needed homes. Fordham is a landmark mixed-use development on the former Ford Airfield site, which will deliver around 1,500 high-quality new homes alongside extensive infrastructure and community facilities. Of these, 960 homes are being delivered through the Vistry and Abri joint venture. Planning approval has already been secured from Arun District Council for the initial phases of development, including nearly 700 homes and significant infrastructure. This includes a primary spine road, new pedestrian and cycle routes, bus connectivity, and more than 11 hectares of public open space, alongside play areas, sustainable drainage systems and ecological enhancements. The wider development will also feature a new primary school, a care home, a local centre and employment space, creating a sustainable and well-connected neighbourhood. The vision for Fordham has been shaped by more than a decade of collaboration with local partners and is a key strategic allocation within the Arun District Local Plan. Alex Jordan, Managing Director for Vistry South East, said: “This forward sale represents a major milestone for Fordham and, importantly, enables us to begin delivering new homes on site. Our partnership with Abri is central to the success of this scheme, and this agreement highlights how our joint venture model can accelerate delivery while maintaining a strong focus on quality and place-making. “Fordham is a transformational development that will provide not just new homes, but the infrastructure and community facilities needed to support long-term, sustainable growth.” Sally Ingham, Director of Development at Abri, commented: “This agreement secures a significant number of affordable homes for Abri customers and marks the next stage of delivery at Fordham, transforming a long-held vision into a new community with homes, green spaces, transport links and facilities for local people. The inclusion of additional homes that we plan to develop with support from Homes England grant funding will help maximise the affordable housing provision delivered through the development. “Our long-standing partnership with Vistry demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations work together. Fordham is a great example of how collaborative working can unlock large scale developments, helping us deliver the homes and communities needed while supporting Abri’s ambition to build 20,000 new homes by 2036.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A brand-new neighbourhood is coming to life in Wembdon as construction continues at Centenary Heights. The 109-home development, being delivered by South West housebuilder Cavanna Homes in partnership with Martin Grant Land, will welcome its first prospective buyers when homes are released to registered customers in August 2026. As construction progresses, the development is already delivering benefits beyond the homes themselves, with more than £971,000 being invested into the local area to support schools, transport and community infrastructure across Bridgwater and Wembdon. The investment includes at least £595,574 towards primary education, £93,743 for early years provision, £96,889 to support local bus services, £139,767 for off-site highways improvements and £10,496 to enhance Public Rights of Way. Land has also been set aside for a new primary school, neighbourhood centre and extensive play areas, helping to create a thriving new community alongside the new homes. Located on the edge of Wembdon, Centenary Heights will offer a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes, carefully designed to complement the character of the local area while making the most of its setting between Bridgwater and the Somerset countryside. Infrastructure and groundwork are now well underway, with the development steadily taking shape as construction continues towards its first sales launch later this summer. Hannah Newnes, Sales and Marketing Director at Cavanna Homes, said: “There’s a real sense of momentum on site now. It’s always exciting when you reach the stage where people can begin to picture what a new community will become, and that’s exactly what’s happening at Centenary Heights. “We know there’s strong demand in this part of Bridgwater from people who want to stay local but are looking for a high-quality new home. One of the real strengths of this development is the range of homes available, giving first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers genuine choice in one location. “Just as importantly, it’s about creating a place that will serve the community for years to come. Alongside the new homes, there’s significant investment in schools, transport and local infrastructure, as well as land for future community facilities, helping to ensure the development makes a positive contribution to the wider area. “We’re looking forward to welcoming our first visitors later this August and giving them the opportunity to see everything Centenary Heights has to offer.” Further details, including house types, pricing and launch dates, will be announced in the coming weeks. To register interest and be among the first to hear about the launch, visit cavannahomes.co.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Plans for a 54-storey residential tower at Canary Wharf have secured planning approval, paving the way for one of the UK’s largest integrated multi-tenure housing developments. Developer Areli and British Airways Pension Trustees have received consent from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to redevelop 77 Marsh Wall, replacing the site’s existing 17-storey office building with a 190-metre-high tower providing 820 homes. The early 1990s office block will be demolished to make way for a new mixed-tenure residential community designed by Patel Taylor. The development will bring together build-to-rent apartments, serviced accommodation, co-living homes, intermediate housing and social rented properties within a single scheme. Areli said the project would create one of London’s broadest housing offers, with affordable homes fully integrated throughout the development rather than delivered as a separate element. The concrete-framed tower will rise from a three-storey podium incorporating more than 3,100 sq m of publicly accessible open space. Proposals include a new Dockside Garden and Community Garden, alongside almost 200 sq m of community facilities and approximately 430 sq m of retail space. Residents will also have access to a comprehensive range of shared amenities, including co-working areas, a cinema, gym, swimming pool, communal kitchens, lounges and landscaped terraces. The consultant team includes Gardiner & Theobald as quantity surveyor, while Aecom is providing structural engineering and building services design. Areli estimates that the redevelopment could support approximately 2,200 construction jobs each year during the build programme. Once operational, the completed development is expected to create the equivalent of 151 full-time jobs. Rob Tincknell, founder and chief executive of Areli, said the consent would allow the developer to progress a scheme bringing together a genuinely broad range of housing options alongside an integrated affordable housing provision. “We’re extremely pleased to have secured consent for 77 Marsh Wall, which allows us to move ahead with delivering a scheme that brings together a genuinely broad range of homes that make this development the largest of its kind in the UK, alongside a fully integrated on-site affordable housing offer,” he said. Tincknell established Areli in 2018 after previously leading the Battersea Power Station regeneration. The 77 Marsh Wall approval represents the developer’s fourth major residential planning consent in the past year, increasing its consented development pipeline to almost 3,000 homes. The project will add further momentum to the transformation of the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf, where former commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped as high-density, mixed-use residential neighbourhoods. Details of the construction timetable and main contractor procurement process have yet to be announced. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

One of London’s largest waterfront regeneration projects has taken a major step forward, with developer Arada confirming plans to begin construction on its landmark £2.5 billion Thameside West development in early 2028. The Dubai-based developer is accelerating preparations for the transformation of the 47-acre brownfield site in the Royal Docks, with a planning application for the first phase expected to be submitted later this summer. The opening stage of the development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes across six residential buildings, forming the first chapter of a wider masterplan that will create at least 5,000 new homes on one of central London’s largest undeveloped stretches of riverfront. Arada has appointed an experienced professional team to deliver the first phase, with architecture practice Gensler, engineering consultancy Arup and landscape architects Planit leading the design and technical work ahead of the planning submission. Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the site occupies a prime position overlooking Canary Wharf and the Greenwich Peninsula. Once complete, the regeneration will deliver a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood featuring new homes, public spaces and extensive riverside amenities designed to reconnect the area with London’s waterfront. The wider masterplan includes a commitment to provide at least 35% affordable housing, alongside a kilometre of publicly accessible waterfront and landscaped green space covering around half of the site. The proposals are intended to create a highly sustainable, people-focused neighbourhood that balances residential development with high-quality public realm and biodiversity enhancements. Ahead of submitting revised plans, Arada has confirmed that the first phase has been comprehensively redesigned to comply with the latest building safety legislation and regulatory requirements, reflecting the industry’s continued focus on delivering safer, more resilient residential developments. A significant infrastructure element of the project will also see Arada working alongside Transport for London to deliver a new Docklands Light Railway station. The station is expected to be operational before the first residents move into the development, significantly improving connectivity across the Royal Docks and supporting long-term growth in east London. Construction will be undertaken by Arada London through the company’s vertically integrated delivery model, which combines planning, construction, sales and long-term asset management under one organisation. The approach is intended to streamline project delivery while maintaining greater control over quality, programme and long-term stewardship of the development. For the construction and property sectors, Thameside West represents one of the UK’s most significant mixed-use regeneration opportunities, creating substantial demand across residential construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping, public realm, utilities and specialist supply chains over the coming years. The development is being delivered in partnership with the Greater London Authority’s property company, GLAP, and forms a key component of the wider Royal Docks regeneration programme, which aims to deliver more than 36,000 new homes and create around 55,000 jobs over the next two decades. If approved, Thameside West will transform one of London’s last major undeveloped riverfront sites into a thriving new neighbourhood, reinforcing the Royal Docks’ position as one of the capital’s most ambitious regeneration and development hotspots. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals